Properties of Andesite and Shonkinite

Andesite

Shonkinite

Properties of Shonkinite and Andesite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5-6

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²

150.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

Toughness

1.1

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8

2.6-2.7

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

2.39 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Andesite vs Shonkinite Properties

Properties of Andesite and Shonkinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Andesite vs Shonkinite properties, get to know more about Andesite Definition and Shonkinite Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Andesite and Shonkinite.